Fragrance comparison

Maxim's de Paris vs Roadster Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Oct 2026 315 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maxim's de Paris

4.12283 votes

Rank #1,475 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Roadster Black

Cartier

3.6232 votes

Rank #17,732 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maxim's de Paris
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall.
Roadster Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maxim's de Paris4/7

Roadster Black3/7

Ratings & consensus: Maxim's de Paris
Community sentiment: Maxim's de Paris
Longevity: Roadster Black
Sillage & projection: Roadster Black
Value for money: Maxim's de Paris
Versatility: Roadster Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maxim's de Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Maxim's de ParisMaxim's de Paris

Roadster BlackCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

247 votes

28%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRoadster Black

SillageRoadster Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

green77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

HyacinthCassisMelonMint

Heart

RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower

Base

oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

VanillePatchouliFrench labdanumCashmere Wood

Base

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InformationalShared notesMint, French labdanum, Patchouli and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night88

Category winnerRoadster BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,475

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#17,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maxim's de Paris is a classic green floral chypre with a plush rose heart, mossy depth, and a faint fruity lift from melon and cassis. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into powdery florals, oakmoss, patchouli, soft woods, and amber. This suits someone who enjoys vintage-leaning perfumes with structure and cha…

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Cartier Roadster Black opens with a sharp burst of spearmint and crisp bergamot before shifting into dark patchouli, warm vanilla, and resinous labdanum. Built on a sturdy cashmere wood base, this amber woody scent balances cool herbal top notes with a dense balsamic finish. It is tailored for cool autumn evenings and…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maxim's de Paris or Roadster Black?

Maxim's de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes; Roadster Black is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall. Choose Roadster Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maxim's de Paris or Roadster Black?

Roadster Black lasts longest (Roadster Black 74/100, Maxim's de Paris 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maxim's de Paris or Roadster Black?

Projection is very close: Roadster Black 67/100, Maxim's de Paris 66/100 for sillage.

Do Maxim's de Paris and Roadster Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Mint, French labdanum, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Maxim's de Paris or Roadster Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roadster Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. Roadster Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maxim's de Paris and Roadster Black?

Maxim's de Paris has top notes of Hyacinth, Cassis, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Roadster Black has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Cashmere Wood.